UBR 6/4 Results

 

We held our monthly UBR match today, 6/4.

  Coming out on top of the Custom Class was Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings, 2nd went to Jim Wonders of Johnstown and 3rd went to Jeff Gates of.  Top shot in the Unlimited Class was Frank Carrier of Summerville and Gary Felege of Erie was second. 

  Factory Varmint Class winner was David Shaw of Curwensville. Factory Varmint Modified Class was won by Ed Rethi of Dixonville and 2nd was Joe Lash of Hillsdale. 

  Pictured is Rethi, Lash, Shaw, Keefe, Wonders, Carrier and Gates.

Derby Prep!

Members are encouraged to start weedeating, cutting back trees and any improvements at the pond,

  The derby is 1 month away.

5/22 Deer Target Results

Our first 400 yard deer target match is in the books. Wind was a dominating factor today, 5/22.

  Top gun in the Custom Class was Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings, 2nd went to Jim Wonders of Johnstown and Al Croft of Johnstown finished 3rd.

  Factory Varmint Class was won by David Shaw of Curwensville and the Factory Varmint Modified Class was won by Joe Lash of Hillsdale. 

  The side group match was won by Keefe with a 10 shot group at 400 yards that measured 2.688".

  Pictured is Lash, Shaw, Croft, Wonders and Keefe.

400 Deer Target 5/22

We will be holding our first 400 yard deer target match tomorrow, 5/22.

  Sight in period starts at 9 and the match begins at 10.

  2 deer targets, 10 shots each. 20 shots total for score. The public is encouraged to participate.

Annual Fishing Derby 🐟

Our annual kid's fishing derby is a little over a month away.

  It is going to be held on Saturday, June 25th, beginning at 10:00 AM till noon. Registration will begin at 9:00 AM.

  The derby is open to any child 12 and under, accompanied by an adult, 

  The club will provide hot dogs, chips and drinks. As always it is FREE! Lots of prizes.

Work Party!!! 5/28

 

There will be a work party on Saturday, 5/28, starting at 8 AM. We are hoping to get the new dock put together and hopefully installed.

  P.S. the guy in uniform is Dave McNeel.

FIRST GROUNDHOG 5/15/22

We held our first Groundhog match of the year today, 5/15. Temperature was great, but the wind caught most competitors off guard on a shot or two.

  The Custom Class was a 3 way tie between Brian Miller of Mayport, Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings and Al "pop pop" Croft of Johnstown. 

Top guns in the Factory Varmint Class and the Factory Varmint Modified Class were David Shaw of Curwensville and Ed Rethi of Dixonville. 

  The side group match was won by Jeremiah Keefe, with a 5 shot group at 200 yards that measured .554".

  Pictured are Shaw, Croft, Rethi, Miller and Keefe.

Perfect Score Trophy

Jeremiah Keefe, of Hastings, is presented with his "Perfect Score" trophy from Brian Miller of Charles Machine Shop in Summerville.

UBR 5/7/22 Results

We held our first UBR match of the year today, 5/7. With all the rain, everything was soaked, luckily we have 4 indoor benches.

  Unlimited Class was won by John Shoeman of Altoona. Second and third went to Brian Miller of Mayport and Steve Strouse of Reynoldsville. 

  Custom Class winner was Jeff Gates of Altoona. Second place was Jim Wonders of Johnstown and third went to Frank Carrier of Summerville. 

  The Factory Varmint Class winner was Dave Shaw of Curwensville. 

  Pictured is Strouse, Shaw, Carrier, Miller, Shoeman, Wonders and Gates.

UBR Starting 5/7

We will be holding our first UBR match of the year, this Saturday, May 7th. It will a 100 yard match. Gates open at 8 AM and the match starts at 10.

Keefe PERFECT MATCH!

On 4/9, Jeremiah Keefe, of Hastings, became our first "perfect match" in 4 years. He kept 20 out of 20 in the 10 ring. 

  Competitor Brian Miller will be making him an aluminum loading block, with all the info from the match, at his machine shop as a trophy.

4/9 Match Results

We held our last Winter Match of the year on Saturday, 4/9.

  There were 18 competitors. 

  First place in the Custom Class was a tie between Jeremiah Keefe, of Hastings and Jeff Gates, of Altoona. Second place went to Mike Redin of Madisonburg.

  Top shot in the Factory Varmint Class was Dave Shaw of Curwensville. Second place was taken by first time shooter Lyndsay Lee of Troutville, following in third was Brian A. Kunselman of Punxsutawney. 

  The group match winner was Delmas Burkett of Burkett Hollow Road, with a 5 shot group, at 200 yards, measuring .516".

  Pictured are: Burkett, Shaw, Lee, Keefe, Gates and Redin.

  Our outdoor benchrest matches start in May. We have 3 a month and the public is encouraged to participate.

Match Canceled

 

With the impending snow storm, 45 mph winds and the fact that I'm having surgery on Friday, we are canceling the Winter Match on Saturday. 

See you in April.

Final WINTER MATCHES to start at 10AM

 

Due to the rising number of competitors, we have decided to start the remaining 2 Winter Matches at 10:00 AM.

The DOCK KIT is in, WORK PARTY to be scheduled

With some very good help, we were able to unload a 2000 lb dock kit from the Vice President, Jeremy Smith's trailer.

 A work party to assemble it will at a later, and warmer, date.

New Dock!!! Extending Gratitude.

 

The new dock for the pond is ordered!!! It is made of aluminum, with cedar planks. 

Thanks go to an anonymous member, that donated $1500.00, the dock committee of Dave McNeel, Andrew Chimenti, Andy Gibson and vice president Jeremy Smith who was able to order it and secure free shipping.

February 12, 2022 Match Winners

We held our 2nd winter match of the year yesterday, Feb 12th. There were 21 shooters competing. 

  Factory Varmint Class was won by Delmus Burkett, followed by Dave Shaw of Curwensville  and Gina Kunselman of Punxsutawney. 

The Custom Class was a barn burner, with 7 competitors separated by only 3 points. First place was a tie between Jeremiah Keefe of Hastings and Mike Redden of Madisonburg. 2nd was a 3 way tie between Jack Balon of Ebensburg, Michele Brennen of Ridgeway and Steve Pletcher of Mifflinburg. The side group match was won by Jeff Gates of Altoona, with a 5 shot group measuring .535" at 200 yards.

  Pictured is Balon, Pletcher, Kunselman, Brennen, Shaw, Keefe, Gates, Redden and Burkett in front.

 

U.B.R. , DEERHUNTER, and GROUNDHOG MATCH SCHEDULES 2022

 

September 2020 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
September 2020 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

There were no minutes from the August meeting. George McCoy presented the treasurers report and was approved on a motion by Walt Kuzemchock and a second by Dave McNeel.

Match Reports
The Ground Hog match had 20 shooters and the Deer rifle match had 18 shooters.

Old Business
Marty Hrin sold his snow plow and will not be able to plow this year. Andy Shaffer volunteered to plow with the tractor and Randy Mitchell volunteered as his back up. Due to the high cost of lumber and a very busy work schedule, Don Odell will be rebuilding the dock next year. Members are reminded that  raffle tickets are available for the annual drawing. Members get 1 point for every 10 tickets that they sale.

New Business
The PH of the pond is at 6.5 which is good but would benefit from lime. After a discussion Charles Bungo made a motion to purchase 13 tons of lime from the Curwensville feed store at a cost of 455$. Andy shaffer seconded the motion. The lime will be applied to the fields after the Chukar Hunt. Andy Gibson made a motion to purchase Flex Seal to repair the canoe and the motion passed on a Breck Neeper second. Tom Hamilton will look for grates to replace the worn out grates in the woodburner. The 200 yard winter matches have been scheduled for January, February, March and April. There will be a work party at 10:00 on Thursday 9/14 to clear brush and trees on the 200 yard range.

Greg Yutzey won the prize drawing.
 
Ken Straub made a motion to adjourn and it was seconded by unanimous voice vote.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.
 

Club dues are due now

Members are reminded that the $50.00 2020 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.

February 2020 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
February 2020 Meeting Minutes 

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The January minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Joel Dutra  and a second by Bud Ellis. George McCoy presented the treasurers report and was approved on a motion by Steve Wagner and a second by Don Odell.

Match Reports
Tom Hamilton reported they had 15 shooters for the Winter Match, there was a lot of help and the match went like clockwork.
Old Business
Tom Hamilton reported that he thinks the logging has been completed and the road will be finished in the spring. The voice activators for the trap machine are $220 per station and we also will need a drop switch per station. The estimated cost would be approximately $2,500.00 and the members agredd to not purchase the upgrade for voice activation at this point. The fishing derby will be held on the 13th of June and we are asking all members to donate prizes for the kids. The Second Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance is being circulated in Clearfield County. All members are encouraged to sign up to protect our second amendment rights. Members were advised that Facebook has systematically been censoring pro-gun pages. James Johnston reported that he made the arrangements and the the porta-potty has been cleaned and scrubbed. All of the pop in the pop machine was outdated and has been removed and replaced.

New Business
Due to increased fees and service charges a recommendation was made to transfer our banking from Northwest Bank to CNB bank. On a motion by Charles Bungo it was decided that we would transfer our account to CNB Bank. Alan Lucas and Don Farbo have trimmed and cleaned up the fallen trees. Money for a new roof for the 200 yard range was approved. Tom Hamilton will be scheduling 2 work parties for general cleanup and repair in the near future. Don O’dell initiated a discussion about the club hosting black powder shoots. There was interest expressed but no action was taken until further discussions are held.

Members are reminded that the $50.00 2020 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.

James Johnston won the door prize.
Ken Straub made a motion to adjourn and Joe Mitchell seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

January 2020 Raffle Winners

1st Prize Donnie Shimmel        
2nd Prize Greg Yutzey        
3rd Prize Michelle Mays
4th Prize Kyle Laukitis        

and the following additional 50$ cash drawings;

1-Sam Baugh 
2-Michelle Mays 
3-Kathy Mitchell 
4-Ed Spencer 
5-Thomas Welder 
6-Tod Cadwalader
7-Dave Patrick 
8-Carl Yebernetsky 
9-Katlyn Yebernetsky 
10-Tracy Brubaker 
11- Tammi Harris
12-Sam Baugh 
13-Mike Huth  
14-Joel Dutra

January 2020 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen
January 2020 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The November minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Tom Noble  and a second by Steve Wagner. George McCoy presented the treasurers report and was approved on a motion by Breck Neeper and a second by Ed Spencer.

Match Reports
Tom Hamilton reported they had 20 shooters for the Winter Match.

Old Business
 Carl Huss reported that they will resume logging when the ground freezes. Dave Shoff donated $1,000.00 to the club for the use of the landing and road for the logging of his property. Jeremy Smith suggested we send a thank you card to Dave Shoff. Randy Mitchell will bring a thank you card to the next meeting for member signatures. Tom questioned the status of the voice activator for the trap machine and George McCoy stated he will have Eric McCoy look into the voice activator.

New Business
During the recent ice storm we lost an apple tree to ice and Walt Kuzemchock will check to see if it can be salvaged. Jeremy Smith volunteered to get several trees to replace the lost and damaged trees. Andy Shaffer was re-appointed to the board of directors. All of the 2020 matches are now on the calendar. The Fishing Derby will be held on the 2nd Saturday of June. A petition in support of the 2nd Amendment Sanctuary Ordinance will be circulated at the club. George McCoy will have Eric McCoy clean out the pop machine and throw out any outdated cans. James Johnston will make arrangements to have the Porta-Potty cleaned.

The club drawing was held with the following winners:
1st Prize Donnie Shimmel        2nd Prize Greg Yutzey        3rd Prize Michelle Mays
4th Prize Kyle Laukitis        

and the following additional 50$ cash drawings;
1-Sam Baugh 2-Michelle Mays 3-Kathy Mitchell 4-Ed Spencer 5-Thomas Welder 6-Tod Cadwalader
7-Dave Patrick 8-Carl Yebernetsky 9-Katlyn Yebernetsky 10-Tracy Brubaker 11- Tammi Harris
12-Sam Baugh 13-Mike Huth  14-Joel Dutra

Members are reminded that the $50.00 2020 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.

____________ won the door prize.
 Andy Shaffer made a motion to adjourn and Joe Mitchell seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.

Club dues are due now!

Members are reminded that the $50.00 2020 club dues are due now. 
If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.

December 2019 Meeting Minutes

Anderson Creek Sportsmen

December 2019 Meeting Minutes

Meeting was called to order by Tom Hamilton at 7:30 p.m.

The November  minutes were presented by Randy Mitchell and approved on a motion by Breck Neeper and a second by Anthony Moore. George McCoy presented the treasurers report and it was approved on a motion by Don Odell and a second by Steve Wagner.
Walt reported he had 21 shooters for the Deer Hunter Match..
Old Business
 Randy Mitchell presented a framed picture of Ed (Sugar Bear Fred Flintstone) Spencer to the club to be displayed in a prominent position. Wayne Hicks, Joel Dutra, Jerry Witherow, Walt Kuzemchock and Tom Hamilton cleaned the camp and hauled in fire wood at the recent work party. The January winter match will be held at 11:00 on January 11th the day of the next meeting.
New Business
Due to the recent high winds Don Farbo had to cut up several downed trees to open the road and gain entrance to the club grounds. Additional help could be used to clean up any additional downed trees and limbs. We have ¾ of a tank of fuel and should be good for the winter. Randy Mitchell reported he has renewed the Small Games of Chance License for the next year. He has also received the new  Dunham discount cards which are available for the members. The Lanager property beside the club has been sold to Alan Larson, Roger Larson and Far Hills LLC. as a 439 acre aggregate parcel for $370,000. A motion was made to have a blanket vote to repeat the same officers from the previous year, the motion passed. The officers for 2020 will be Tom Hamilton – president, Jeremy Smith – vice president, George McCoy – treasurer and Randy Mitchell – secretary. Steve Strouse won the member drawing.  Members are reminded that the $50.00 2020 club dues are due now. If unpaid by the April meeting, you are no longer a member.

Ed Spencer won the door prize and donated it back to the club.
Andy Shaffer made a motion to adjourn and Joe Mitchell seconded the motion.

Respectfully submitted by Randy Mitchell secretary.